From a carrier’s perspective, the way shippers procure transportation can seem arbitrary, with limited thought or imagination. In reality, their approach has become more sophisticated.

Across all areas of the economy, shippers are facing increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable and to meet environmental, sustainability and governance targets.

The union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast container ports has suspended labor contract negotiations set for June 11, citing a dispute over automation.

BALTIMORE — The main shipping channel into Baltimore’s port has fully reopened to its original depth and width following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Canadian National Railway amped up pressure on the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to resolve an ongoing labor dispute with potentially wide-ranging impacts across North American supply chains.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced the appointment of Damon Lee as its new chief financial officer June 6.

Stonepeak-owned Textainer is in talks to acquire container leasing firm Seaco from an arm of failed Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

JACKSON, Wyo. — A chunk of the Teton Pass collapsed in Wyoming, leaving a chasm in the highway and severing a well-traveled link between towns in Idaho and the tourist destination of Jackson.

Walmart Inc. said it expects to generate profits in its U.S. e-commerce business within the next two years.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland renewed calls for colleagues to endorse emergency aid for rebuilding the Port of Baltimore area and the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.